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There is currently no jail in Ransom County.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either Cass County Jail, Richland County Jail or another neighboring jail for booking and processing, (such as Barnes, Stutsman, or Wilkin (MN) county jails) and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Cass County, Richland County or another county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Ransom County Sheriff at 701-683-5255 to get it.
Phone: 701-683-5255
Physical Address:
204 5th Ave. West
Lisbon, ND 58054
Mailing Address (personal mail):
For an inmate's mail address:
Check with either
Cass County Jail, or
Richland County Jail
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ransom County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 701-683-5255 for the information you are looking for. You can use an online app to look up an offender's criminal court case, their charges, court schedule and final disposition of their case.
Ransom County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Ransom County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-683-5255 for further assistance.
The Ransom County Jail maintains an average of 16 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ransom County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Ransom County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,940 offenders.
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There is currently no jail in Ransom County.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either Cass County Jail, Richland County Jail or another neighboring jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Cass County, Richland County or another county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Ransom County Sheriff at 701-683-5255 to get it.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Ransom County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Ransom County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 701-683-5255.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Ransom County Jail in Lisbon for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 701-683-5255 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Ransom County, North Dakota, visit the Ransom County Jail Bail Information Page.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Ransom County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ransom County?
This facility, known as "Ransom County Jail" is also known as Ransom County Jail & Sheriff, Richland County Jail, (inmates also housed in Richland County Jail), Ransom County Jail & Sheriff, North Dakota, Ransom.
The Ransom County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Ransom County: Fort Ransom, Gwinner, Lisbon, Milnor, Sheldon and Stirum.
